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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.73, 12,006.27 and 2,738.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.73, 12,006.27 and 2,738.55 is: 4,108.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.73 : 12,006.27 = 2,738.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.73/12,006.27 = 2,738.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.73x = 12,006.27 × 2,738.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.73x = 32,879,770.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,879,770.71/8,003.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,108.06

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